Parting- Does it Matter?
JayI was asked this question on the hair forum I belong to (shout out to LHCF). Here's what I said in a response to a question on whether parting matters…
New To Braiding? Here’s a Shortcut
Try out this shortcut if you're not sure you have the patience and the wherewithal to braid your entire head. If you can cornrow, add a cornrowed design to the front of…
Braid Density
If you're concerned about braids looking scalpy (being able to easily see the parts behind the braids) one trick to help that is to make the braids smaller. A smaller…
My Niece’s Mini Braids- 4B Natural
I'm often the one who washes and styles my niece's hair. Since I only see her (for more than a few hours) about once a month, it's important that her…
My Mini Braids: First Cowash
I usually cowash right away after a set of mini braids is put in because it's at least a week since my last cowash. This time I held out because…
Tutorial: Braided High Bun
My bun looks thick right? Well it's deceptively thick. I used the bun method posted by MsDanti on YouTube. Here's a pic tutorial on how I modified it for my…
How To: Mini Braids That Last
To create tangle-free mini braids that hold up after frequent conditioner washes, it is important to braid tightly. You shouldn't feel any tension on your scalp, but the length of…
How To: Night Time Routine
Over the years, I've found that the best method for maintaining neat mini braids over night is putting the hair in a top knot and covering it with a silk…
About My Hair
This is my hair after rinsing a DC out. In August of 2012, I will be natural for 3 years. I think I've got a pretty good understanding of my…
My Mini Braids- A Closer Look
I completed these braids on May 29, 2012. It took me less than a week to put them in and I didn't braid at all on some days or very…
Style Diary- The High Bun
high bun created by rolling hair under and bobby pinning in place
My Mini Braids- A History
I first went natural my sophomore year of college. One night I went into the dorm bathroom with a scissors and came out with a chopped up head of uneven…